Monthly Archives: December 2010

The Name

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Pete

Talk about your saying good-bye to the old and ushering in the new. For that lame man, his encounter with Peter and John, as they headed to the temple to pray that afternoon, was a life changer (Acts 3). All … Continue reading →

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Witnessing a Birth

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Pete

There is something about witnessing a birth that defies full description. There’s a joy which gushes from the inside out . . . literally. As I recollect, I couldn’t help but tear up at the birth of each of my … Continue reading →

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But Noah . . .

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Pete

As I’m reading in Genesis 6 this morning, things are getting rough . . . the wages of the sin that entered the garden are becoming evident. Men and women living for 700 to 900 years is providing ample time … Continue reading →

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KISS

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Pete

Some of what I’m on the look out for when I’m reading in the morning are “commands to obey.” I’m not looking to construct a “to do” list . . . or, for that matter, a “not to do” list … Continue reading →

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Anticipation . . .

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Pete

At least when it comes to my yearly Bible reading plan, the “new year” has tended to begin two or three days after Christmas. It’s been awhile since I’ve actually read the January 1st set of readings on January 1st. … Continue reading →

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A Satisfied Thirst

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Pete

It’s really not about boasting . . . but I have been looking back and reflecting. It’s been a number of years now since I’ve gone back to “The Discipleship Journal Bible Reading Plan” to guide my morning reading times. … Continue reading →

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Another Great Commission

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Pete

Ok . . . so who am I to challenge that the “Great Commission” is Jesus’ charge to His disciples to “Go therefore and make disciples?” (Matt. 28:19). They are the last words of Jesus recorded in by Matthew . … Continue reading →

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The Reunion

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Pete

Really, if you think about it, they hadn’t been apart that long. It’s not like their reunion was a get together after ten years . . . nor was it a five year reunion . . . it wasn’t even … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah!

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Pete

“Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!” (Rev. 19:9) And with that declaration Revelation 19 stirs the heart and the imagination. Christ is presented in His conquering glory as He is beheld on a … Continue reading →

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Think

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Pete

Is it too early to start making New Year resolutions? Maybe. Is it too early to start thinking about them? Maybe not. Decembers, as a month, has a way of being a catalyst for a lot of stuff. It drives … Continue reading →

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